Request Support

Color Guard Request

North West Navy 2017 Color Guard Team at parade rest

Mission

Community and civic organizations may request ceremonial support from the University of Washington NROTC for participation in appropriate events. The Color Guard is a five-member formation. The Color Guard is responsible for rendering appropriate military honors. This traditional formation adds dignity to any military-related activity, parade, or civic event by showing respect to our Nation and those who have served. To have your event considered, please submit your request between 30 to 90 days before your event. ** NO EXCEPTIONS **

To request support, please completely fill out the form below and submit it. Afterwards, we will contact you to discuss the event and subsequently approve the request depending on the circumstances set forth.

Color Guard Request Form

Sponsor Organization Information

Representative

Name of Sponsoring Organization Is the Sponsoring Organization a civic organization? Does the event have the official backing of the local government?

Event Information

Title of Event Date of Event Time Event Start Time Event End Date of Event Expected Attendance Is the Event being used to raise funds for any purpose?

Junior ROTC Tour

JROTC Tour on the front steps of Clark Hall

Mission

The Midshipmen of the University of Washington Naval ROTC take pleasure in providing tours to members of the Junior ROTC programs across the nation. The tours are led by current Midshipmen and active duty students of the NROTC program who share their personal stories about their journey in the program. The tour consists of a short presentation at Clark Hall, campus tour, lunch at the Husky Union Building (HUB), and an opportunity to talk to current students on a personal basis. Furthermore, our freshmen advisor is on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

Items of Importance

Paid is the sole responsibility of the JROTC’s Staff Coordinator.

Lunch at the HUB will average $10 per person.

Tour hours are from 1000-1300 (Monday – Friday).

Three different dates must be requested at time of form submission. The date selected will be based on the Mishipmen’s academic schedule.

The point of contact must be the Commanding Officer or Senior Enlisted of the JROTC unit. No students are authorized to submit a request.

The request will be confirmed by the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor via phone call or email.

Mr. Patton is from Chicago, IL. He was enlisted in the Army for two years, most of which was spent in Germany. He ended his term as an E-4 with an MOS as Supply Technician. He joined the Coast Guard in 1979 as a Seaman Storekeeper and retired in August 2007 as a Chief Warrant Officer after 28 years of service. He has 11 years of sea duty and has been stationed aboard 6 Coast Guard Cutters, serving as a Department Head/Supply Officer aboard two. Mr. Patton has been awarded five Coast Guard Achievement medals, seven Good Conduct medals, two Armed Forces Expeditionary medals, two National Defense Service medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal, and the Humanitarian Service medal. He is married to wife Deborah and they have three children, Kevin, Samantha, and Linda.

Lieutenant Irgens was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. While at Purdue, she was on the rowing team, earning a spot on the All-Region and All-American teams. During her senior year of college, she joined the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program in order to serve in the Submarine force. After graduation, she reported to Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and commissioned in October 2011.

After commissioning, she reported to Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina to begin her nuclear training. After graduating from Nuclear Power School, she attended Submarine Officer Basic School in Groton, Connecticut and then completed Nuclear Power Training Unit Prototype in Charleston before reporting to USS GEORGIA GOLD in Kings Bay, Georgia.

While serving on the USS Georgia, she was the Reactor Controls Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, Assistant Weapons Officer, Assistant Engineer, Strike Officer, and Anti-Terrorism Officer. She completed two deployments vital to national security and a 16-month Maintenance and Modernization period.

Lieutenant Irgens was recognized as the Squadron Sixteen Junior Officer of the Year for 2016. Her personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.

In October 2016, she reported to the University of Washington Naval ROTC Unit as an Assistant Professor of Naval Science and the Nuclear Power Officer.

She currently resides in Seattle, Washington with her husband Matthew De Villers. She is an avid long distance runner and competes for the All-Navy Running team.

Lieutenant Arthur was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She graduated in the top 5% of her class from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and language study minors in Spanish and Chinese. Lieutenant Arthur graduated with distinction and was awarded the Admiral Dewey Award for the midshipman who stands highest in professional courses in naval weaponry and who excels in the weapons phase of at-sea training.

Lieutenant Arthur reported to Pensacola, Florida in 2009 for training as a Naval Aviator. She trained in the T-34C in Corpus Christi, Texas with VT-27 and in the TH-57 B/C in Milton, Florida with HT-8. Upon receiving her wings in 2011, she completed her training in the MH-60R in San Diego, California with HSM-41. She reported to the HSM-78 “Blue Hawks” in 2012. She completed a seventh fleet deployment with HSM-78 Combat Element One onboard the USS Kidd, DDG-100 in 2014 and participated in RIMPAC 2014 onboard the USS Ronald Reagan. During this tour Lieutenant Arthur served as Air Operations Officer for her detachment as well as squadron Readiness Officer and Assistant Training Officer.

Lieutenant Arthur will be pursuing a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington in the Fall of 2016. Her personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

In December 2015, she reported to the University of Washington Naval ROTC Unit as an Assistant Professor of Naval Science and is serving as the unit’s Aviation Officer and Neptune Company Advisor. She currently resides in Seattle, WA.

Lieutenant Kirby orientated from Vancouver, Washington. He enlisted in the Navy in 2004 and attended recruit training at Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Recruit Training Command, he attended Gunners Mate “A” school then attended the Vertical Launching System “C” school before reporting to USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79) in May 2005, based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

While serving in USS Oscar Austin, he qualified as the command Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmer and completed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lieutenant Kirby was selected to the FY09 Seaman to Admiral-21 program, then transferred from USS OSCAR AUSTIN in January 2010.

In December 2012, Lieutenant Kirby graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University and commissioned through the Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Command in Norfolk, Virginia.

Lieutenant Kirby reported to USS RAMAGE (DDG 61) and served as the First Lieutenant. While serving aboard, he deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of theater Ballistic Missile Defense operations. In July 2015, Lieutenant Kirby was selected as a “Fleet-up” and continued to serve as USS RAMAGE’s Fire Control Officer. As the Fire Control Officer, he deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

In April 2017, Lieutenant Kirby received orders to the University of Washington’s NROTC. He is currently the unit’s SWO & Nursing Advisor and Midshipmen Summer Cruise Coordinator.

He resides in the greater Seattle area.

Capt Stephen Stone

Capt Stone

Marine Officer Instructor
University of Washington NROTC

Captain Stone was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in October of 2002 and attended recruit training in San Diego, California the following February. Upon completion of his entry level training and military occupational specialty school, Captain Stone was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he served as an artillery scout observer. While stationed at Camp Lejeune, Captain Stone completed deployments to Iraq and Okinawa, Japan.

In 2007, Captain Stone received orders to the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) in Norfolk, Virginia. While at EWTGLANT, he served as a fire support instructor for the Fire Support Coordination Course, Tactical Air Control Party Course, and the newly developed Joint Fires Observer Course.

In 2009, Captain Stone was selected for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) and subsequently attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his degree in May of 2012. Upon commissioning, he attended The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia followed by the Armored Basic Officer Leaders Course in Fort Benning, Georgia. In 2013, Captain Stone received orders to 1st Tank Battalion in Twentynine Palms, California. While there, he deployed to the Pacific as the tank platoon commander in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Captain Stone reported to the Naval ROTC at the University of Washington in May 2016 where he currently serves as the Marine Officer Instructor, Battalion Operations Officer, and the Command Fitness Leader. Captain Stone’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star and the Combat Action Ribbon.

In March 2003, Private First Class McBride reported to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Engineer Support Company, Camp Lejeune, NC. In October 2004, Lance Corporal McBride was promoted to Corporal and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in April of 2005.

In July 2006, Corporal McBride was promoted to Sergeant and executed orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, where he served as a Utilities Chief. In March 2007, Sergeant McBride again deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In July 2008, Sergeant McBride reported to Drill Instructor School, Class 4-08, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA. Upon completion of Drill Instructor School, Sergeant McBride was then assigned to Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion. During his tour as a drill instructor, he filled the billets of a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor and Chief Drill Instructor. Sergeant McBride was promoted to Staff Sergeant in November 2010.

In January 2012, Staff Sergeant McBride was selected to serve as an Instructor at Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA where he instructed the Basic Warrior Training and Standard Operating Procedures packages.

In October 2012, Staff Sergeant McBride received orders to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Engineer Support Company where he served as a Utilities Section Chief.

In October 2015, Staff Sergeant McBride received orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, where he served as a Utilities Chief and Assistant Battalion Operations Chief. Staff Sergeant McBride was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in November 2015.

He is married to the former Sagrario Cienfuegos of Nayarit, Mexico and they have three children: Selenne, Dominik, and Yasmeen.

Commander Christopher Sledge

CDR Sledge

Professor of Naval Science
Executive Officer
University of Washington NROTC

Commander Christopher Sledge is a native of Oak Harbor, Washington, and graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Following his designation as a Naval Aviator in 1994 he reported to the Seahawks of HSL-41 at NAS North Island, California, for training in the SH-60B. He joined the HSL-49 Scorpions in 1995, completing deployments on USS SHILOH (CG 67) and USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57) and earning selection as the squadron’s Pilot of the Year for 1998. Commander Sledge returned to the HSL-41 Seahawks in 1999 for duty as a flight instructor and reported to USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) in 2001, where he served as Assistant Air Officer and completed an extended deployment in support of combat operations in Afghanistan.
Commander Sledge joined the BattleCats of HSL-43 in 2003, completing the maiden deployment of USS PREBLE (DDG 88) before serving as squadron Operations Officer. He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 2006 with a Master of Military Art and Science (Military History), earning recognition as winner of the Arter-Darby award for military history writing. He subsequently reported for duty as Deputy Safety Officer on the staff of Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific, in San Diego.
In 2010 Commander Sledge was assigned to USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) in Everett, Washington, as Safety Officer, where he deployed twice to FIFTH Fleet. He reported to Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in San Diego in 2012 and served as Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility Officer. He graduated with distinction from the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, in 2016 with a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies. In June 2016 he reported to NROTC Unit, University of Washington for duties as Executive Officer.
Commander Sledge has accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours and his personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike/Flight Award), and other personal and unit-level awards.

Captain Michael Lockwood

Captain Michael Lockwood

Professor of Naval Science
Commanding Officer
University of Washington NROTC

Captain Lockwood was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and is a 1991 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was commissioned via NROTC.

Ashore, Captain Lockwood’s most recent assignment was to Tactical Training Group Pacific in San Diego, California, where he served as Operations and Plans Syndicate Chair. He has also served as Maritime Division Chief (J32), Operations Directorate of North American Aerospace Defense Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and at Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, DC; and Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.

He holds a MS in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, and an MS in Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, as well as other personal and unit level awards and citations.